Category: News
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Iran allegedly supplies short-range ballistic missiles to Russia
| Shongjog news agency | The Wall Street Journal, on September 6, 2024, reported that Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, based on information from unnamed U.S. and European officials. The specific type and quantity of the missiles were not disclosed. Earlier in August, Reuters had reported that…
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Iran calls Russia’s support for Zangezur Corridor a threat to regional integrity
| Shongjog news agency | Iran, on September 5, 2024, criticized Russia’s support for the Zangezur Corridor project in the South Caucasus, which aims to provide Azerbaijan with direct access to its Nakhchivan exclave by bypassing Armenia. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that any threats to regional territorial integrity…
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Indonesian police detain seven people over failed plot to attack Pope Francis
| Shongjog news agency | Indonesian police have detained seven people in connection with a failed plot to attack Pope Francis, who recently completed the first part of his Asia-Pacific tour. The arrests took place in Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi, West Sumatra, and the Bangka Belitung Islands. The detainees, found with…
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Bangladesh Chief Adviser calls for Sheikh Hasina’s return from India for trial
Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has called for the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial for alleged atrocities. In a recent interview with the Press Trust of India released on September 5, 2024, Yunus highlighted the interim government’s determination to…
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Xi Jinping unveils $51 billion plan to finance Africa, including infrastructure and job creation
Chinese president Xi Jinping, on September 5, 2024, announced China’s plan to significantly increase support for Africa over the next three years. China will provide nearly $51 billion in funding, support infrastructure projects, and create at least 1 million jobs. This pledge, made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit…
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U.S. Unveils New Measures against Russian Covert Efforts to Influence U.S. Elections
In a press briefing held on September 4, 2024, the Department of State’s spokesperson Matthew Miller has made accusations about new Russian efforts to undermine the United States’ democracy. Miller further mentioned that the Department of Justice revealed that RT (formerly Russia Today) is now using covert means to influence…
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